Popular North American Messages.CHILDREN'S_LITERATURE_GENRE Books
Find messages.children's_literature_genre books written by authors from North America for the next part of the Read Around The World Challenge. (17)
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A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle EN
Country: North America / 
United States of America
United States of America
Description:
NEWBERY MEDAL WINNER • TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME • NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM DISNEY Read the ground-breaking science fiction and fantasy classic that has delighted children for over 60 years! "A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorite books of all time. I've read it so often, I know it by heart." —Meg Cabot Late one night, three otherworldly creatures appear and sweep Meg Murry, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O'Keefe away on a mission to save Mr. Murray, who has gone missing while doing top-secret work for the government. They travel via tesse... continue
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Alias Anna : A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis by Susan Hood, Greg Dawson EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
The moving true story of how young Ukrainian Jewish piano prodigies Zhanna (alias "Anna") and her sister Frina outplayed their pursuers while hiding in plain sight during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood with Greg Dawson (Zhanna's son). She wouldn't be Zhanna. She'd use an alias. A for Anna. A for alive. When the Germans invade Ukraine, Zhanna, a young Jewish girl, must leave behind her friends, her freedom, and her promising musical future at the world's top conservatory. With no time to say goodbye, Zhanna, her sister Frina, and their... continue
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Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
Jess Aarons wants to be the fastest boy in the class, but when a girl named Leslie Burke moves into the neighbouring farm his life changes forever. Even though she runs faster than him, Jess begins to think Leslie might be okay - she's clever and funny and not a bit soppy. And it is Leslie who invents Terabithia, the secret country on an island across the creek where he can escape his troublesome family.The only way to reach Terabithia is by rope-swing where Jess and Leslie become King and Queen, defeating giants, sharing stories and dreams, and plotting against their enemies. They are invinci... continue
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Ember and the Ice Dragons by Heather Fawcett EN
Country: North America / 
Canada
Canada
Description:
A stunning middle grade fantasy about a girl who used to be a dragon and her adventure to save her new home--from Even the Darkest Stars author Heather Fawcett. Perfect for fans of the Nevermoor and His Dark Materials series. Ember St. George is a dragon. At least she was before her adoptive father--a powerful but accident-prone Magician--turned her into a human girl to save her life. Unfortunately, Ember's growing tendency to burst into flames at certain temperatures--not to mention her invisible wings--is making it too dangerous for her to stay in London. The solution: ship Ember off to her ... continue
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Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss EN
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
Join in the fun with Sam-I-Am in this iconic classic by Dr. Seuss that will have readers of all ages craving Green Eggs and Ham! This is a beloved classic from the bestselling author of Horton Hears a Who!, The Lorax, and Oh, the Places You’ll Go! I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them, Sam-I-am. With unmistakable characters and signature rhymes, Dr. Seuss’s beloved favorite has cemented its place as a children’s classic. Kids will love the terrific tongue-twisters as the list of places to enjoy green eggs and ham gets longer and longer...and they might even learn a thing or two ... continue
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Island Treasures : Growing Up in Cuba by Alma Flor Ada EN
Country: North America / 
Cuba
Cuba
Description:
Growing up in Cuba : includes Where the flame trees bloom, Under the royal palms, and five brand new stories.
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Country: North America / 
Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Description:
From New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize winner Junot Díaz comes a debut picture book about the magic of memory and the infinite power of the imagination. A 2019 Pura Belpré Honor Book for Illustration Every kid in Lola's school was from somewhere else. Hers was a school of faraway places. So when Lola's teacher asks the students to draw a picture of where their families immigrated from, all the kids are excited. Except Lola. She can't remember The Island—she left when she was just a baby. But with the help of her family and friends, and their memories—joyous, fantastical, heartbreaki... continue
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La ciudad de los fantasmas by Victoria Schwab ES
Country: North America / United States of America
United States of America
Description:
Desde que Cass estuvo a punto de ahogarse (está bien, sí, se ahogó, pero no le gusta pensar en eso), puede correr el Velo que separa a los vivos de los muertos… y entrar al mundo de los espíritus. De hecho, Jacob, su mejor amigo, es un fantasma. Así que las cosas ya son bastante extrañas en su vida, pero se van a volver más extrañas aún. Cuando a los padres de Cass les ofrecen realizar un programa de TV sobre los lugares más embrujados del mundo, la familia parte hacia Edimburgo, Escocia. Allí hay tumbas, castillos y pasadizos secretos rebosantes de fantasmas. Y cuando Cass conoce a una chica ... continue
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Country: North America / Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
Description:
Set at a magical school for girls, a funny and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel adventure about friendship, defying expectations, and finding your place. Manu and her best friend, Josefina, live at a magical school for girls, and Manu is always getting into trouble. The headmistress believes that Manu has the potential to help people with her magic, but Manu would rather have fun than fall in line. One day, a prank goes seriously wrong, and Josefina gets angry and wishes for Manu's magic to disappear... and it does. Manu uses a dangerous spell to restore it, but it makes her magic too p... continue
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Martina the Beautiful Cockroach : A Cuban Folktale by Carmen Agra Deedy EN
Country: North America / Cuba
Cuba
Description:
The beautiful Martina Josefina Catalina Cucaracha doesn't know coffee beans about love and marriage, so when suitors come calling, what is she to do? Luckily, she has her Cuban family to help! While some of the Cucarachas offer Martina gifts to make her more attractive, only Abuela, her grandmother, gives her some useful advice: spill coffee on his shoes to see how he handles anger. At first, Martina is skeptical of her Abuela's suggestion, but when suitor after suitor fails the Coffee Test, she wonders if a little green cockroach can ever find true love. After reading this award-winning retel... continue